Law & Order

FLORENCE

Search continues for thieves

A search continues for three men wanted for breaking into a local convenience store.

Florence police said the men broke into the Store-N-Deli on Cedar Street the morning of Aug. 29.

Reports indicate they used a large piece of concrete to break the bottom of the glass door. The burglary occurred around 5 a.m.

The suspects were caught on surveillance video.

Detective Jerry Pearson said two of the suspects went over the counter, while a third acted as a lookout.

On the video, the thieves can be seen taking a box of Black and Mild cigars, quarters and cash that amounted to $500, along with several lottery tickets that were on the counter.

Authorities said the thieves were inside the store for less than a minute.

Pearson said two of the burglars had their faces and heads covered. He said all three had bandanas around their faces. One wore a white bandana, another wore a blue bandana and the third wore a black one with white gloves and a multi-colored hat.

All three, who are described as black men, were dressed in dark clothes. Pearson said two were wearing short pants while the third had on jeans.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 768-6878 or CrimeStoppers at 386-8685.

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